Branch Austin McCormick LLP‘s ’deep bench of efficient and effective lawyers’ is experienced in cross-border cases containing challenging jurisdiction issues. The firm also houses experts in litigation involving sanctions. The 11-member dispute resolution team is led by Hal Branch, who has longstanding experience in commercial and general litigation. The practice also includes international disputes specialist Eugene Matveichuk, who ‘handles difficult litigation situations calmly and authoritatively’; Tatyana Talyanskaya, who focuses on complex cross-border litigation; and ’creative’ disputes practitioner Joseph McCormick.
Testimonials
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- ‘Branch Austin McCormick has a deep bench of efficient and effective lawyers, allowing it to deliver a great service to clients. They take a very sophisticated approach to resolving problems, particularly for HNW individuals.’
- ‘The team members collaborate very well together, such that the client does not need to be concerned with who is doing what; the client can rest assured that the team is handling matters and will deliver what is needed. Billing is efficient and fairly handled.’
‘Eugene Matveichuk is pragmatic and realistic, and handles difficult litigation situations calmly and authoritatively.’
‘Eugene Matveichuk is experienced and hands on, and gets on with finding solutions for particular problems. He is not afraid of a fight but knows when to seek a compromise.’
- ‘Joseph McCormick is 100% invested in cases and truly cares as much as they do. It seemingly doesn’t matter what time of day or day of the week they contact him, they always seem to receive a response within minutes.’
‘Joseph McCormick is a star. He really knows his stuff. Very knowledgable but also creative - a firm grasp of detail, while also constantly considering the wider strategic picture. A lawyer clients want in their corner, not the opponent's.’
‘Joseph McCormick and Tatyana Talyanskaya provide a tailored, high-end boutique service to clients in difficult situations.’
‘Tatyana Talyanskaya and Joseph McCormick make a great double act. Assiduous and a pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
- Republic of Vanuatu
- Talco Management
- Essar Projects
- Koza
- Talco Management
Work highlights
- Defending the Government of Vanuatu against proceedings brought by Unimed Glory, and prosecuting claims against Unimed that it had unlawfully sold Vanuatu’s fishing quota of Jack Mackerel.
- Acting for Hamdi Akin Ipek and Koza in UK litigation following the confiscation by the Turkish State of Ipek family assets, including the Koza Group.
- Acting for numerous UK depositors in separate cutting-edge cases against Lebanese banks, which includes successfully establishing jurisdiction in the English Courts against a Lebanese bank.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Hal Branch